Receipts hit a record $71.9 million in 2014,
with some top earners in mayor’s inner circle

When Bill de Blasio ran for mayor in 2013, lobbyist James Capalino was an early supporter and fundraiser. Harold Ickes was one of his closest political mentors. Sid Davidoff, a lobbyist, also raised money and gave advice.

Business has jumped at the firms of all three men since Mr. de Blasio took office, as the lobbyists helped their clients navigate city government and often met with the mayor and his top aides.